Team Building at the Home of Bungy: Why Groups Bond Better on the Edge

AJ Hackett Bungy NZ has expanded its group booking options, offering corporate teams and private groups tailored adventure experiences designed to replace standard indoor team building.

Moving away from trust falls, conference room name tags, and corporate worksheets, the Queenstown operator is putting the focus on shared adventure. The concept is straightforward: job titles disappear when standing on the edge of a canyon. Whether someone is a senior executive or a new starter, facing the platform requires the exact same countdown and encouragement, creating genuine mutual respect that carries back into the workplace.

Experiences can be built across two distinct Queenstown locations:

• The Nevis Playground: Geared for groups looking to go big in the backcountry. The site features New Zealand’s highest bungy at 134 metres (with 8.5 seconds of pure freefall), the world’s biggest swing reaching speeds up to 120kph, and the Nevis Catapult, which propels riders zero to 100kph in 1.5 seconds.
• The Kawarau Bungy Centre: Situated just 25 minutes from central Queenstown overlooking the Kawarau River. As the home of the world's first commercial bungy, the centre provides an accessible social hub where groups can relax at the outdoor bar and viewing deck while colleagues take on the Kawarau Bridge Bungy, Kawarau Swing, or Zipride.

A major reassurance for event planners is that jumping is never mandatory. Spectators are an essential part of the day, with full access to viewing decks and hospitality areas where they can support colleagues with a drink in hand.

Group packages are fully tailored to group size and desired thrill levels, with options including dedicated bungy bus transport, partner activities, and special group pricing available on request.

To read more about tailored packages and pricing, explore bungy team building & group bookings or contact the AJ Hackett Bungy NZ events team directly at sales@bungy.co.nz.